pocketknife

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket

Etymology

From pocket + knife.

In classic literature

Synonyms

pocket knife

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